New Ireland Police Ready for NATEL Operations

Police in New Ireland are ready to provide security for the 2022 National General Elections.

New Ireland Provincial Police Commander Felix Nebanat said police men and women including PNG Defense Force, Correctional Service and Mobile Squad are ready to be deployed to parts of the Province.

“I am ready to freely, fairly and securely execute security for the elections but that has to be done in partnership with the people. I appeal to all New Irelanders to be security conscious during the election period and restrain from provoking election related violence or offence, said PPC Nebanat.

The NIP PPC said voting is a democratic choice, because it determines the quality of life. PPC Nebanat urged people to vote wisely. “Our paramount responsibility is to make sure that you(voters) are safe and secure.

PPC Nebanat also warned the general public and candidates in New Ireland not to derail or rig elections and refrain from doing things that will disturb the 2022 National General Elections.

“We will have you arrested and charged according to the provisions of law. It could be electoral, criminal, summary offence or traffic law”, said PPC Nebanat.

The head of police in New Ireland also called on his men and women to maintain integrity during the elections. He said police must ensure serving the people with honesty and transparency and not to compromise with any.

Police in New Ireland were also presented to new vehicles to support logistical capacity. PPC Nebanat thanked Police Commissioner David Manning for his intervention to donate the police vehicles.

PPC Nebanat made these statement while launching the NATEL Operation in New Ireland including the Security Operation Centre. New Ireland Police also farewell three of their long serving staff.